So,
It's July 3rd; we have finally made it back to New Hampshire (our favorite state so far). Cheap liquor, low taxes (except for property taxes and we ain't buying NO real estate any time soon).
Mass was pretty neat as well. Our campground was TOTALLY family oriented. Not that everyone wasn't especially nice, but there were literally 300 or more kids with 200 or more parents, all in golf carts. To add to the confusion, the spot we had was at an intersection of 4 dirt roads in the campground.... so because our dog is "not kid friendly", it was quite a challenge.
But we did get to meet up with a good friend from Florida and have dinner with her and her sister, and visit their home town. (see pics of Ware and Quabbin Reservoir).
We boogied on back to New Hampshire, to a place called Newfound Lake. It's rumored to be one of the cleanest lakes in the world. It is beautiful! We are right across the street from it, in a campground with NO pool, NO golf carts, and better yet, very few kids. Our campsite backs up to a wonderful babbling brook, which Steve and Elvis have explored, accompanied by a mess of mosquitos. Anyway, it's central to the White Mountains, and we have lots of privacy again, so all is well!
Today we took a trip to find covered bridges. Found three, dating from the
late 1870's to one built in 2001. All were awesome, and driveable, except one closed down, so we decided not to be too adventerous. We also found the famous (here in NH) stone mountain carvings; one of the "Old Man of the Mountain" and the other the "Indian Head". So very much like our mountains of Florida (LOL).
Will be here through Monday am, then head back to Exeter, to our "secret location" where we will be for most of the summer. It's an incredible town, and we can't wait to spend some time there. There is an Indepence weekend there mid July, where characters dress like George Washington, and march down the main street citing the Declaration. (of Independence). duh!!!! We will be staying one block off Main Street, so will go get some pics and edumacation then.
Probably won't see any fireworks tomorrow; this town does them next week and we aren't all that into them anyway. Will just make a nice campfire and cook hot dogs. I know, we are way too high tech out here!
I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Independence Weekend. Happy Birthday America!!!!!!
Kathy, Steve and Elvis
It's July 3rd; we have finally made it back to New Hampshire (our favorite state so far). Cheap liquor, low taxes (except for property taxes and we ain't buying NO real estate any time soon).
Mass was pretty neat as well. Our campground was TOTALLY family oriented. Not that everyone wasn't especially nice, but there were literally 300 or more kids with 200 or more parents, all in golf carts. To add to the confusion, the spot we had was at an intersection of 4 dirt roads in the campground.... so because our dog is "not kid friendly", it was quite a challenge.
But we did get to meet up with a good friend from Florida and have dinner with her and her sister, and visit their home town. (see pics of Ware and Quabbin Reservoir).
We boogied on back to New Hampshire, to a place called Newfound Lake. It's rumored to be one of the cleanest lakes in the world. It is beautiful! We are right across the street from it, in a campground with NO pool, NO golf carts, and better yet, very few kids. Our campsite backs up to a wonderful babbling brook, which Steve and Elvis have explored, accompanied by a mess of mosquitos. Anyway, it's central to the White Mountains, and we have lots of privacy again, so all is well!Today we took a trip to find covered bridges. Found three, dating from the
late 1870's to one built in 2001. All were awesome, and driveable, except one closed down, so we decided not to be too adventerous. We also found the famous (here in NH) stone mountain carvings; one of the "Old Man of the Mountain" and the other the "Indian Head". So very much like our mountains of Florida (LOL).Will be here through Monday am, then head back to Exeter, to our "secret location" where we will be for most of the summer. It's an incredible town, and we can't wait to spend some time there. There is an Indepence weekend there mid July, where characters dress like George Washington, and march down the main street citing the Declaration. (of Independence). duh!!!! We will be staying one block off Main Street, so will go get some pics and edumacation then.
Probably won't see any fireworks tomorrow; this town does them next week and we aren't all that into them anyway. Will just make a nice campfire and cook hot dogs. I know, we are way too high tech out here!
I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Independence Weekend. Happy Birthday America!!!!!!
Kathy, Steve and Elvis
